Operating Your Computer; Starting And Stopping The Computer; Starting The Computer - Prestigio Nobile 1520 User Manual

Operating Your Computer

This chapter provides information about the use of the computer.
If you are new to computers, reading this chapter will help you learn the operating basics. If you are already a computer
user but are new to notebook computers, you may choose to read only the parts containing information unique to your
computer.

Starting and Stopping the Computer

There are a number of ways to start and stop the computer.

Starting the Computer

You always start the computer using the power button.
A computer starts up with an operating system (OS) existing on the storage device such as the hard disk and CD disc. The
computer will automatically load the OS after you turn it on. This process is called booting.
NOTE: An operating system is the platform for all your software application programs to run
on. The most widely used operating system today is Microsoft Windows.
Stopping the Computer
When you finish a working session, you can stop the computer by turning off the power or leaving the computer in
Standby or Hibernation mode:
To stop in this mode... Do this...
Off Follow the shutdown procedure of your operating
system. This can prevent loss of unsaved data or
damage to your software programs. If the system
is locked up because of hardware or software problems,
press the power button to turn off the computer.
Standby Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place
the computer in Standby mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key
• Pressing the power button
Hibernation Depending on your settings in Windows, you can place
the computer in Hibernation mode by:
• Closing the display cover
• Pressing the Fn+F12 hot key
• Pressing the power button
If you choose to stop in Standby or Hibernation mode, you can return to where you left off the next time you start up
the computer.
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To start up or resume again
Press the power button.
Press any key.
Press the power button.
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